Hello and welcome.
Sometimes we can spend a lot of time judging ourselves,
Focusing on what we want to be different.
And although wanting change is okay and there's nothing wrong with it,
It is important to point out what we do well and what we like,
Especially when it comes to our body.
Connecting to our body can be kind of challenging sometimes because,
Again,
We can focus on what we want to change versus what we like or what we appreciate.
Normal everyday functions,
It's easy for us to not notice or take for granted.
And so I want to spend some time with loving the body that carries you.
This is not to bring shame.
This is just to take a moment to notice and appreciate our body.
Sometimes this can be a little uncomfortable,
Possibly even triggering.
And if we notice any of that come up,
I just invite you to remember to take a deep breath.
Place a hand on your chest.
And just remember,
I can be uncomfortable and safe.
I invite you to let your attention drop out of your head and into your body.
This body,
The one you live in every day.
No fixing.
No evaluating.
Just noticing.
Letting it go.
Taking a moment to notice whatever comes up.
And just notice it without judgment.
Taking a deep breath in through your nose.
Holding at the top.
Exhale.
Letting it go.
Inhaling.
I invite you to scan slowly from head to toe.
Noticing sensations,
Not opinions.
So we'll take a few moments here.
And if there's any part of the body that's uncomfortable,
Please just breathe during that space when we're noticing.
Starting from our head.
Noticing.
Behind our eyes.
See if you can soften your jaw.
Noticing your shoulders.
Allowing them to melt.
Noticing your biceps,
Your triceps.
Your chest.
Stomach.
And hands.
Just taking a moment to see what you notice.
See what you may need.
Taking a big inhale.
And holding.
Exhaling.
Letting it all go.
Noticing our pelvic area.
And keep in mind if this area is triggering,
You don't have to focus on it right now.
Just focus on your breath.
But if you are focusing on your pelvic area,
Just take a moment to see what you notice.
If you're sitting or lying down,
Allow yourself to melt in your seat.
Noticing your thighs.
Your knees.
Your hamstrings.
And ankles.
Noticing your feet.
Your toes.
Just noticing.
If any judgment shows up,
Say,
This is a body,
Not a problem.
Place awareness on your breath.
Feel your belly rise and fall.
And I invite you to say silently,
Thank you for carrying me.
Thank you for adapting.
Thank you for staying.
If emotion comes up,
Let it.
That's not weakness.
That's honesty.
I choose respect over resentment.
I am learning to be on my own side.
Let the breath return to normal.
And if your eyes are closed,
I invite you to open them back up.
Knowing that you did a good job today.
And you deserve to feel good in your body.
Have a beautiful rest of your day.
